D&C 68:14-20 14 There remain hereafter, in the due time of the Lord, other bishops to be set apart unto the church, to minister even according to the first; 15 Wherefore they shall be high priests who are worthy, and they shall be appointed by the First Presidency of theContinue Reading

See also: The Nature of Prophets and Prophecy On the Fallibility of Inspired Human Leaders or What are your Expectations of Prophets? By Jeff Lindsay (accessed 5.16.16 from http://www.jefflindsay.com/fallible.shtml ) Fallible Prophets–A Scriptural Truth Many critics of the Church, and some critics within, ridicule the concept of revelation in theContinue Reading

We have had a few questions regarding animals in class lately. The questions generally relate to the resurrection, and if the animals of the earth will take part in the resurrection. This article by Gerald Jones, published in the 1972 Ensign, is an excellent resource on this topic. The GospelContinue Reading

Recently we covered Joshua 10 in class and the question came up regarding the book of Jasher. I am reposting this article, which was written by Edward Brandt, back in 1981 and published in the Ensign. What is the Book of Jasher? I recently read a text called The BookContinue Reading

I had this question presented to me this week, one that I haven’t heard in a long time! I thought this question was answered well on the FairMormon website, so I am reposting it here. See also Matt Brown’s paper for more on this topic. What is the Adam-God Theory? WeContinue Reading

Is that doctrine? The Power of the Standard Works It makes no difference,” stated President Joseph Fielding Smith, “what is written or what anyone has said, if what has been said is in conflict with what the Lord has revealed, we can set it aside. My words, and the teachingsContinue Reading

On October 23, 2015, the Church of Jesus Christ published scholarly essays dealing with topics of interest – one of which deals with Mother in Heaven. I am reposting this essay here. It can be viewed on LDS.org here as well. There are many other articles on this subject asContinue Reading

Elder McConkie shared 10 keys to understanding Isaiah, and I wanted to share them here. I am grateful to him for his work in teaching the scriptures to all of us! 1. Gain an overall knowledge of the plan of salvation and of God’s dealings with his earthly children. TheContinue Reading

This is a great question. I think that this question is complicated for several reasons. President Joseph Fielding Smith said: “We have no scriptural justification . . . for the belief that we had the privilege of choosing our parents and our life companions in the spirit world. This beliefContinue Reading